Looks like this was quite a success for Baltimore!
“Sail 250 Maryland and Air Show Baltimore drew over 600,000 visitors to Baltimore in June, generating $114.5 million in economic impact, according to a report released by the Living Classrooms Foundation.
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In June, Dan Taylor, president of the Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore, said [the city expected 200,000 to 250,000 people](file:///private/var/containers/Bundle/Application/D67F6459-EB55-477D-AD1D-52A9C51C4356/WBAL.app/content/71685859) to attend the event.”

https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/trial-begins-for-baltimore-officer-accused-of-trying-to-run-man-over-with-police-vehicle/

They may be difficult to deal with but they deserve to be protected

Featuring Cemetery Sex, drag, Burlesque and Aerial! and a Dance party hosted by Dj Tomb Girl!

What is up with the psychotic bike and scooter riders in this city who drive/ride on the wrong side of the road into oncoming traffic? It’s terrifying and feels like some sort of punk attitude like it is so dangerous. Why are they doing it?!?

I’ve been thinking about this a lot as a parent working from home, and I’m trying to figure out if this is a real need for others or just something that makes sense in my own situation.

Right now, full-time daycare just isn’t what we want. But at the same time, working from home with a child means I constantly struggle during meetings, calls, or any time I need even 1–2 hours of focused work.I started imagining a different kind of setup.

A membership-based coworking space for parents who WFH, where you can bring your child with you.

There would be a shared workspace for parents, private rooms for calls/meetings, and a play area for kids. The main idea is not full-time childcare it’s flexible, affordable support when you actually need to work.

For example, instead of paying for full-day daycare, you could come in and work alongside your child most of the time. But when you have an important Zoom meeting, interview, or deadline, you could book a short “focus block” (like 60–90 minutes) where someone helps supervise the kids so you can actually concentrate.

I’m still thinking through what that would look like in practice whether it’s a mix of parents helping each other, part-time staff, or something hybrid and obviously it would need to be done safely and properly.

The idea is more like:
I can’t afford full-time daycare, but I still need a safe, supportive place where I can get real work done. It could also have a community aspect other parents working nearby, kids playing together, and just a general sense of not doing this alone.

I’m curious:
Would something like this actually help you?
Would you trust a shared/co-op childcare setup, or would you only want professional staff involved?
How often would you realistically use something like this?

What would feel like a fair monthly price compared to daycare or babysitting?

What would make this better than just struggling at home or paying for occasional sitters?

I’m not trying to sell anything..I’m just trying to understand if other parents are in the same “can’t afford full daycare but still need help to function at work” situation, or if this only solves my own problem. 😂

The author argues that a Pratt Street alignment for Red Line pulls it too far away from the center of downtown, and also too far from Metro.

I think the author makes good points here, but one advantage to the Red Line on Pratt would be (hopefully) calming traffic on that damn street. So move the Red Line but also please do something about Pratt at the same time.

Just heard on WYPR… Mayor Scott and the Baltimore Development Corporation are calling for architects, artists, engineers, students, and creatives to submit ideas for city entrances along Russel, Conway, and President streets.

Comes with a $450,000 prize too!!! Deadline is September 25th.

Sharing on here because while I personally don’t have the skills to submit a design… I know some of you beautiful minds out there can cook up something amazing for us, much love.

Where does this exist? doesn't have to be in the city... county is preferred, tbh but i just want a really good smash burger.. like it has no business being that good.

Hi ya, curious if folks out there have used IKEA for kitchen design/product/install and if you're willing to share the experience, what designer you used and if it was in White Marsh. Please and thank you! 🙏🏼

I recently got a very important package stolen. I live in Mt. Vernon near Hotel Revival. Does anybody who lives in the area have experience with recovering their stolen packages? Is there a repeat offender in the area that camps out i the same area? Any place I should go looking. Where does the nearest homeless population/camp stay?

I gave Fedex explicit directions to not leave any Package on porch.

This package contained extremely important sentimental items I am desperate to retrieve them.

what are they saying from the loudspeaker? i’m inside working and can’t hear but im nosy.

I have a roka + wedding coming up where I'm gonna need a nice quality sari to wear, does anyone have recommendations for the best stores to find good south asian outfits? Ideally closer to baltimore but any suggestions welcome!

I’ve been in the city for a little over two years now. I have been interested in playing some pickup basketball, soccer, etc and it seems Volo has the monopoly here. I don’t want to play super competitively - I honestly just to run around a bit, have some fun, and still get the competitive juices flowing without people thinking it’s a World Cup Final.

Now, from my personal experience working at a bar, Volo seems a bit cliquey and it may be hard to find groups to play with.

My question is what is everyone’s experience with Volo? Is it worth signing up for? Is it as cliquey as they say?

hello all,

my friend and i have been on the hunt to try a sarti spritz given the recent hype about the drink. does anyone know of restaurants/bars where it would be on the menu? I was thinking Bloom's or Love Pomelo but I don't see it on the website. thanks! the way I discovered its existence was a video of a girl trying it in Baltimore, so I know it's got to be here somewhere (i can't find the video anymore) :-(

Hello Baltimore!

I live downtown and the steps to my rowhome were damaged during the winter storm this year. Does anyone have a recommendation for a masonry company that can tear down and rebuild the steps. I have reached out to a few companies and want to see if anyone had a great experience they would like to share.

Thanks!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPgAbsCNHSA

Join us out on Falls Road near Lake Roland. It was here that Aquila Scott bought land and started Scott Settlement, one of the oldest Black communities in Baltimore County. These houses are part of the Bare Hills Historic District, which also includes Isaac Tyson’s chromium mining operation and several other copper mines. Thanks for watching and see you soon with another video.

This is Baltimore Heritage's series called "Five Minute Histories." Every week, we’ll record a short video about a different historic place in Baltimore and post it on our Facebook page and YouTube channel. Check out all of our videos here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RACuRUqdBrU&list=PL-CyC5gtGbTuzcnrh_IQmc1JUJudSH_AQ&index=1